As a Contract Specialist you will satisfy customer needs through the professional placement of Government contracts. Location of position: PBS Region 9 The Building Services Branch is responsible for the full range of pre-award and post-award functions, e.g., price/cost analysis, negotiation, administration and termination in a Public Buildings Service organization. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

Performs acquisition planning tasks, including reviewing/analyzing procurement requests, researching market conditions, determining method of procurement & contract type, developing acquisition plans, preparing source selection plans or technical evaluation criteria and plans, and preparing necessary justifications and documentation. Awards & administers a variety of contracts, including those awarded under Section 8(a) and other socioeconomic programs including sole source procurements. Develops and prepares contract solicitations, modifications, terminations, and other contracting documents, incorporating appropriate language, specifications and clauses based on various factors (market conditions, customer requirements, quantities required, etc.). Develops negotiation plans and objectives; holds conferences; and conducts discussions and negotiations with contractors.

Requirements

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time).     If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-11 salary range in San Francisco starts at $85,508 per year.   The GS-12 salary range in San Francisco starts at $102,489 per year.  The GS-11 salary range in San Diego starts at $78,307 per year.   The GS-12 salary range in San Diego starts at $95,858 per year. The GS-11 salary range in Laguna Nigel starts at $80,015 per year.   The GS-12 salary range in Laguna Nigel starts at $95,905 per year. The GS-11 salary range in Los Angeles starts at $80,015 per year.   The GS-12 salary range in Los Angeles starts at $95,905 per year. The GS-11 salary range in Tucson starts at $70,234 per year.   The GS-12 salary range in Tucson starts at $84,181 per year. The GS-11 salary range in Phoenix starts at $72,037 per year.   The GS-12 salary range in Phoenix starts at $86,343 per year. To qualify, you must meet the following: Basic requirements for GS-5 through GS-12: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.  GS-11: In addition to the basic requirements, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience procuring building services, professional and/or non-professional services, and/or construction using a range of contracting methods and contract vehicles (i.e. purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements, etc...) applying your organization's acquisition regulations and/or policies and involve planning and carrying out routine pre-award and/or post-award acquisition actions including three or more of the following:  Preparing solicitation documentation and drafting the final contract Evaluating vendor offers for both technical and price/cost factors to ensure best value to the organization/agency Negotiating contracts, orders and/or modifications using standard language/templates with few clauses or addendums Responding to and resolving acquisition questions/issues some of which require additional research to provide recommendations/responses Analyzing routine contracting issues and identifying alternative courses of action OR Education may be substituted for specialized experience: Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or have successfully completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. To be creditable, graduate education must be in one or a combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. OR Have a combination of graduate education and specialized experience that when combined together meet the qualification requirements of this position. GS-12: In addition to the basic requirements, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience procuring building services, professional and/or non-professional services, and/or construction using a wide range of contracting methods and contract vehicles (i.e. purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements, etc...) applying your organization's acquisition regulations and/or policies and involve four or more of the following: Planning and carrying out routine pre- and post-award acquisition actions Creating and preparing solicitation documentation and drafting the final contract Evaluating vendor offers for both technical and price/cost factors to ensure best value to the organization/agency Negotiating contracts, orders and modifications with multiple clauses and/or addendums Responding to and resolving acquisition questions/issues that require research to provide recommendations/responses Evaluating acquisition program effectiveness in order to make recommendations for improvements Analyzing routine contracting issues and identifying alternative courses of action This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.   Education Requirements: Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html   

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address GSA, Office of Strategic Communication General Services Administration Office of Human Resources, Pacific Rim Region 9 50 United Nations Plaza, Room 4254 San Francisco, California 94102 United States
• Name: Colleen McNulty
• Phone: 603-417-8573
• Email: [email protected]